History of Lindsay Ellis in Timeline
Lindsay Ellis is a multifaceted American creator known for her work as a science fiction author, video essayist, film critic, and YouTuber. Her debut novel, "Axiom's End," achieved recognition as a New York Times Best Seller upon its release in July 2020. This marked a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her talent in long-form storytelling. While she maintains a presence on YouTube, her focus has shifted primarily towards writing. Prior to her novel's success, Ellis garnered a substantial following for her insightful video essays, often delving into film criticism and broader media analysis. This background in critical analysis likely informs her fiction writing, adding depth and nuance to her storytelling.
November 24, 1984: Lindsay Ellis' Birth
Lindsay Ellis was born on November 24, 1984.
2007: Axiom's End Setting
Lindsay Ellis's novel Axiom's End is set in 2007.
2007: BA in Film Studies
Lindsay Ellis received her BA in Film Studies from New York University in 2007.
2008: Nostalgia Chick Host
Lindsay Ellis began hosting The Nostalgia Chick on Channel Awesome in 2008.
2010: The A-Word Documentary
In 2010, Lindsay Ellis wrote and directed The A-Word, a documentary short about women's experiences with abortion.
2011: MFA from USC
Lindsay Ellis earned her MFA from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2011.
2014: Departure from Channel Awesome
In 2014, Lindsay Ellis left Channel Awesome to create long-form video essays.
2017: Focus on Video Essays
Starting in 2017, Lindsay Ellis focused her YouTube channel on video essays, primarily about film.
2018: The Hobbit Duology Release
The three-part documentary The Hobbit Duology, written and edited by Lindsay Ellis and Angelina Meehan, was released in 2018.
2019: Marriage
Lindsay Ellis married Nick Hansen in 2019.
2019: Hugo Award Nomination
The Hobbit Duology was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Related Work in 2019.
July 2020: Axiom's End Publication
In July 2020, Lindsay Ellis published her debut novel, Axiom's End, which became a New York Times Best Seller.
July 21, 2020: Axiom's End Publication
Lindsay Ellis's debut novel, Axiom's End, was published on July 21, 2020 and became a bestseller.
2020: MusicalSplaining Podcast Launch
Lindsay Ellis co-founded the podcast MusicalSplaining in early 2020.
2021: Retirement Announcement
In 2021, Lindsay Ellis announced her retirement from YouTube and content creation due to online harassment and cancel culture.
June 2022: VidCon Appearance
Lindsay Ellis appeared at VidCon in June 2022 to speak on her life after online retirement.
July 2022: Guest Appearance on MusicalSplaining
Lindsay Ellis made a guest appearance on MusicalSplaining in July 2022.
October 2022: Return to Content Creation
In October 2022, Lindsay Ellis released her first video essay in almost a year on Nebula.
2022: Birth of First Child
Lindsay Ellis and Nick Hansen's first daughter was born in 2022.
December 2023: Final MusicalSplaining Appearance
Lindsay Ellis appeared on the final episode of MusicalSplaining in December 2023.
2024: Birth of Second Child
Lindsay Ellis and Nick Hansen's second daughter was born in 2024.
2024: Return to YouTube
Lindsay Ellis returned to YouTube in 2024.